I’m Matthieu Blokkeel of WebSelf. When our company decided to relocate, we needed to purchase various furniture items. After looking at different office furniture suppliers, we soon realized that the industry is replete with large players that struggle to handle the needs of small business when they want to buy office furniture online. Their selection can be very limited and often of dubious quality.

Our web searches eventually led us to Ugoburo.ca. We were happy to finally find a company that’s truly attuned to the needs of small business!

Looks and price are not the only criteria to consider when buying new office furniture. Before taking that final leap, some practical questions should be considered. While a piece may be appealing or well-priced, no one wants to saddle the office with the wrong choice of furniture or send employees home from work with an aching neck or back.

A thoroughly researched purchase will increase employee well-being and, therefore, productivity, and result in a better bottom line and higher job satisfaction.

Beginning in July, we’ll be featuring a monthly spotlight on blogs with inspiring and original editorial content about the evolution of work, ergonomics, office layout and corporate office design. This month we start off with – Workisnotajob.com, a forward-thinking blog on the evolution of work in the digital era.

At first glance, footrests might seem to be a quaint relic from the past and not relevant to workers’ comfort level in the digital age. But footrests actually provide rapid, efficient and cost-saving ergonomic improvements for many users, especially for shorter people and those with circulation problems.

Few people are aware of the coveted position of Québec-made laminate office furniture on the highly competitive North American market.

Today we’d like to share two little-known facts behind Québec’s undisputed leadership in this very competitive office furniture industry category.

Not all office desks or chairs are created equal. Consider cars: they all have an engine, tires and seats, but they’re all different.

Before you begin your search, and regardless of the money you’re ready to invest, you should first think about the new furniture’s intended use.

These past years, flat-screen computer monitors have become the ergonomic standard for computer work in the workplace and the home office. Not only does a flat-screen monitor add style to a workstation and let you economize on workspace, it has the major option of being mounted on an adjustable ergonomic support arm or stand.

When shopping for an ergonomic chair, the choice you make should depend on whether you're choosing a chair for all the employees in your company, or whether the chair will be for your own personal use.

Are you sold on the advantages of having an ergonomic chair but don't know how to choose one? Here are the most important points to consider in your selection.

These silver and white accessories combine style and ergonomics for spectacular presents that will shine under the tree this year. Use our list for ideas on gifts that will bring joy all year long.  

Ugoburo is giving away a Global Avanti office chair to a lucky winner! With its advanced ergonomic performance, the Avanti will make your computer tasks more comfortable and efficient.

To enter, sign up for our newsletter. But hurry! The contest ends November 1.

It was love at first sight when we set eyes on the Boss Design lounge chairs, now available in our online store. These chairs will make an impression in your reception area, conference room or corporate lounge.

When a small business or a freelancer makes a long-term investment in commercial grade office furniture, they can be sure that:

• The furniture performs well and is durable
• It has ergonomic features that will benefit their health and the office environment
• It will not cause problems or inconvenience its owners, so they can...
• Devote their time to productive activities and the success of their business.

The road network crisis in Greater Montréal has been growing steadily since the beginning of the summer. Workers as well as companies are seriously affected and are dreading back-to-school traffic. Companies that quickly implement internal solutions can minimize negative impacts and even emerge from the road crisis as winners.

International Coworking Day has been held on August 9 to mark the beginning of the international coworking movement. Ugoburo.ca is marking the occasion by posting an interactive map of shared offices in Canada. Check out the coworking offices near you, and who knows? Maybe a new way of working is in your future!

Propelled by steady demand from a design community always hungering for innovative furniture solutions, most Canadian office furniture manufacturers spare no effort to conform to and even surpass the exacting standards of the office furniture industry. 

Would you buy a car that falls short of the industry's minimum safety standards? Live in a house without smoke detectors or fail to carry adequate home insurance? Let your child attend a daycare where the toys contain lead?

Design, ergonomics, color, function and cost - all are important features when it comes to searching and selecting new office furniture. Whether furnishing a home office or multiple workstations in a business working space, you'll have a better experience if you take the time to identify your needs ahead of your search.